Inheritance of Hope Stories
Inheritance of Hope (IoH) partnered with the Farmer’s Cookhouse at the Pennsylvania Dutch Market in Hagerstown, MD to host a Seafood Night benefitting IoH families. It was inspiring to see the community come out and support young families affected by terminal illness!…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face On March 18, we celebrate our Co-Founder Kristen Milligan’s birthday. We’re grateful for Kristen’s beautiful legacy and her reminder that we can all feel as if we’re God’s favorite child. Read her inspiring words >>…
On March 14-17, we welcome the newest Inheritance of Hope (IoH) families to our Orlando Legacy Retreat® presented by Kendra Scott. During the retreat, families facing the loss of a parent will create lasting memories at Universal Studios, gain helpful resources for…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Today is International Women’s Day! We’re grateful for all the women on our staff. Their love and care for Inheritance of Hope families is a blessing. Facebook Twitter Email…
March is Child Life Specialist & Social Worker Month! Did you know? We offer a Child Life Practicum that allows students to gain meaningful experience working with young families affected by terminal illness. Meet our Spring 2024 students! About Gabi Garcia: From:…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face It’s World Compliment Day! Who can you encourage today? Try using one of these compliments! Facebook Twitter Email Print
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face “This was an opportunity I will never forget! I feel as if I have made life long friends! The families will stay in my heart and prayers, and the family I served will forever be special to me.” – Legacy Retreat®…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Tomorrow is Random Acts of Kindness Day! Be intentional by doing something kind for a loved one or a stranger. You never know how it might make their day! Facebook Twitter Email…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Be intentional by showing love to someone you care about! Try one of these simple ideas. Facebook Twitter Email Print
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Our Kids and Teens Hope@Home™ Groups are multiplying, thanks to the thoughtful and intentional leadership of our Child Life Practicum Students! Beginning in February, we welcome children and teens facing the loss of a parent to join one of our Hope@Home™ Groups on…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face “With young children, we often skip over a cancer conversation or the impact of how we feel. This weekend was a perfect combination of feeling and playing and we are so grateful. Thank you for planning every detail.”…
During our recent Hope@Home™ Weekend, we welcomed the newest IoH families to experience the weekend of a lifetime – right from the comfort of their own homes. We were able to make sure these families felt cared for and loved through this virtual experience. We…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Inheritance of Hope recently hit a meaningful milestone: 1,000 Legacy Videos™ recorded! A Legacy Video™ provides the opportunity to share your story with your loved ones. People of all backgrounds and ages, whether facing…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Let your goal for 2024 be to love deeply, care thoughtfully, and live intentionally. Facebook Twitter Email Print
Inheritance of Hope recently hit a meaningful milestone: 1,000 Legacy Videos™ recorded! When Inheritance of Hope (IoH) began in 2007, Co-Founders Kristen and Deric Milligan wanted to provide tools to help families be intentional with their legacy. Legacy Videos™ were…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Happy New Year! Be intentional in 2024 and make memories with your loved ones. Facebook Twitter Email Print
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face It’s been a great year filled with sweet memories! How will you be intentional in 2024? Facebook Twitter Email Print
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Merry Christmas and THANK YOU for being part of our Legacy Retreat® community who helped make 2023 such an impactful year! Without you–volunteers, navigators, facilitators, photographers, financial partners, and prayer warriors–we couldn’t provide the rest,…
Inheritance of Hope (IoH) Co-Founder, Kristen Grady Milligan, may have been the best legacy-builder ever–while living with cancer, she prepared cedar chests full of notes, gifts, and videos for each of her three children. Although young when their mom passed…
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A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face We love the community built between IoH volunteers and families! Jensi Shaw served the Hames family at our Orlando Legacy Retreat® in October 2022 and was able to reunite with them over the summer. It was a sweet reunion!…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Add one more gift to your Black Friday shopping list – a life-changing one for families facing terminal illness! #GivingTuesday season is here and you can make an impact today. Learn more >> Facebook Twitter…
One click to connection! Tesla and Jasan have ALS. They have lost the ability to feed themselves, speak, and breathe on their own. They spend much of their days in a hospital bed, but with one click they find connection! They have community in their Friday Gathering…
In 2020, nothing could have prepared the Finch Family for the crushing news of Marc’s Glioblastoma diagnosis. As the world was shutting down due to a global pandemic, Catherine Finch found herself in a new role as a caregiver for her husband and his terminal…
Chris & Michelina Hall, along with their 4 sons, first connected with Inheritance of Hope when they were served at a Legacy Retreat® in 2022. Two months later, Chris passed away and the Hall family sought continued support through online Hope@Home™ Groups. When…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face #GivingTuesday season is here! You can help more families facing terminal illness know they are not alone. Give today, make a fundraising page, and invite others to join you! Learn more >> Facebook Twitter Email…
“Our family felt so spoiled and uplifted by this weekend. The box was thoughtfully packed with everything needed to help the weekend to be fun and meaningful. The check to help with food was ridiculously generous. The staff and volunteers were amazing.”…
The Graeser family was served at a Hope@Home™ Weekend in September. With a diagnosis like Matt’s ALS, travel can be difficult especially with young children – a powerful feature of a Hope@Home™ Weekend. The Graeser family experienced a worry-free weekend all…
During the monthly gatherings at Hope Hub™ Rochester, a special friendship started between two young girls who found a common connection after the loss of a parent. Gentry and Audrey met just a couple of months after Audrey’s dad passed away. Audrey quietly…
Amanda and Brad Strange are raising 3 young kids. If parenthood wasn’t challenging enough, they are now doing so while Amanda goes through treatment for Stage IV Breast Cancer. In addition to school and extracurriculars with their kids, their lives also center around…
Ever since Jeville was diagnosed with Stage 4 Cancer, the Meeks family longed to connect with others who understood the challenges they were facing. The family attended a North Carolina Legacy Retreat® in October 2023 where each member spent intentional time with…
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This summer, the Wilburn family was served at a Legacy Retreat® just 3 months before losing their dad, Kenneth, to terminal illness. From their retreat, they have photos, legacy projects, and memories that will last a lifetime. On a Legacy Retreat®, families…
“It’s glioblastoma, and your life expectancy is one to two years.”Nothing could have prepared Jenae Dryden and her husband to hear such crushing news. And what would they even tell their two teenage children? The Dryden family’s world was turned upside down that day….
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face It’s Thanks+Giving season! It is a time of thankfulness and generosity. We want to express our thanks to you for impacting young families facing terminal illness this year. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram as we’ll be…
When the Nguy family received the diagnosis of Brian’s terminal illness, they joined a local Hope Hub™ to connect with others who “get it.” Each family member received ongoing support and community, through resources and relationships right where they live. Throughout…
At our Hope@Home™ Weekend in March 2023, we served a sweet family from South Dakota. The Van Der Sloot family had such a positive experience during their Hope@Home™ Weekend! Here are some things they shared with us: Our weekend was filled with joy, family, inclusion,…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face We honor and remember our Co-Founder, Kristen Milligan, who passed away 11 years ago on October 26, 2012. Kristen lived intentionally and many lives continue to be impacted because of her. We’re honored to celebrate her…
Inheritance of Hope (IoH) supporter, Kathy Brice, is no stranger to the uncertainty of illness. She herself has faced a cancer diagnosis. Kathy was introduced to IoH at a friend’s gathering in her Golden Oak, FL neighborhood with IoH partner Kendra Scott. The IoH…
October 26th, 2023, marks the eleventh anniversary of Kristen’s death. She revised the letter below in February 2012. Dear loved ones, As I write this I admit feeling a little sad. Sad because my greatest earthly desire was to grow old with Deric … 17 years of…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face “Phenomenal experience. This was the first time in our journey that we could be in a setting filled with other families going through similar circumstances. We have made memories this weekend that will stay with us…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Today is Kendra Scott’s “Give Back” day! When you shop in-store or online at Kendra Scott today, 20% of your purchase “gives back” to the Kendra Scott Foundation supporting Inheritance of Hope Legacy Retreats® in 2024. Our…
Originally posted in September 2019, we honor Tarah and the legacy she created for her family. Tarah passed away in October 2019, but used her time to live purposefully and give back to others facing what she faced. Tarah Harvey doesn’t beat around the bush, “I have…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Kendra Scott inspires hope in Inheritance of Hope families!Next Friday is Kendra Scott’s “Give Back” day! All in-store and online purchases at Kendra Scott on October 13 “gives back” to the Kendra Scott Foundation…
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When the Nguy family wasn’t able to attend Hope Hub™ – D.C. this summer, Hope Hub™ came to them!Serving Team members, Bonnie and Renee, spent the evening with the Nguy family in their home, sharing laughter, inspiring hope and delivering joy. Bonnie’s skills as…
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A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face This Sunday is Grandparents Day! Be intentional this weekend as you spend time with yours or remember those who are missed. Facebook Twitter Email Print
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Enjoy the long weekend and make memories with your loved ones! Facebook Twitter Email Print
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A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face It feels good to be intentional. August is National “Make a Will” Month – a month focused on being intentional. As leaders in legacy development, Inheritance of Hope is all about being intentional. A legacy can be created…
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A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Meet Andrea. She and her family of 7 were served at the Orlando Legacy Retreat® in May 2017. Her husband Jim passed away from multiple myeloma in August 2017 when her children were 4, 7, 9, 12, and 14. She admits that…
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A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face At the February 2022 Hope@Home™ Weekend we unveiled a brand new video series to help kick off our special agent curriculum for families. Special Agent Buddy Tango, a.k.a. Super IoH volunteer Charlie Garrison was a huge hit…
A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face June 8 is Best Friends Day! Who is your best friend? Be intentional and show them some love! Facebook Twitter Email Print
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A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face National Legacy Day™ is May 21! Did you know? Kristen and Deric Milligan founded Inheritance of Hope (IoH) on May 21, 2007. Kristen faced a rare terminal illness and looked for resources for her family but surprisingly…
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Inheritance of Hope was founded in 2007 by Kristen and Deric Milligan, and although Kristen passed away in 2012, her legacy is timeless. I am a woman fighting a terminal diagnosis of stage 4 liver cancer. But this does not define me. I am also a wife and a mother…
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A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face An IoH Board Member/family volunteer had just run back from the Grand Ole Opry at the Nashville Legacy Retreat® in July 2022 (it was very hot and humid) to get a replacement oxygen tank for a family. After retrieving the…
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On March 3-6, we welcome the newest Inheritance of Hope (IoH) families to our Orlando Legacy Retreat® presented by Kendra Scott. During the retreat, families facing the loss of a parent will create lasting memories at Disney’s Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios, gain…
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A few days ago, I looked in the mirror and I hardly recognized the person standing before me. The lines on my face are deeper and are not as forgiving. My hair is fighting the aging process and gray wants to win this battle. My eyes seem tired and weary. The…
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A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Like the Legacy Videos, this is a great way to connect with and bless your family when you’re gone…Or in my case, when you lose the ability to speak! Yesterday was my wife’s birthday. I gave her these pictures with the QR…
Hope. It was the one thing I searched for during my journey as a caregiver. My husband, Steve, had a rare, progressive, debilitating neurological disease that would eventually destroy his autonomic system and also required 24-hour care. Every time I came to that point…
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Meet the newest member of our staff, Olivia Blakeman! Olivia joins Inheritance of Hope as the Programming and Development Coordinator for Legacy Retreats®. Her personal experience, passion to serve families, and friendly personality make her a great addition to our…
Meet the newest member of our staff, Olivia Blakeman! Olivia joins Inheritance of Hope as the Programming and Development Coordinator for Legacy Retreats®. Her personal experience, passion to serve families, and friendly personality make her a great addition to our…
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A 1-minute story to put a smile on your face Happy New Year! Be intentional in 2023 and make memories with your loved ones. Facebook Twitter Email Print
Ten years is a long time. Yet here we are. When we first lose a loved one, it is almost impossible to imagine what a decade without them would look like. In 2012, knowing she had just a short time to live, Kristen Milligan herself probably could not imagine what…
In early 2011, Kristen Milligan decided to write a Bible study. Not just any Bible study, but one that was designed to be completed over fifteen weeks and serve as an accompaniment to training for a marathon. Kristen saw a marathon as a metaphor for thriving while…
The IoH family has grown so much in the past ten years that many people never knew Kristen. Here are a few things we would like you to know. She was kind-hearted, and the picture of grace and humility. She always gave people the benefit of the doubt. She kept a…
Originally published in September 2020, Jen’s story continues to inspire us. When Jen Roett saw Kendra Scott’s metastatic breast cancer necklace charm set on Instagram, “I was like, ‘done!’” she raves, “And I bought it as soon as it came out.” One-year-old…
Originally posted in September 2019. Andrea now serves as an IoH volunteer at Hope Hub™ in DC and on Legacy Retreats®. Her heart to give back to other families is an inspiration. As a young widow raising five children, Andrea Albanese wants her late husband Jim to…